Shadows of Doubt (Loring-Abbott Series Book 4)

I was looking forward to Andrew's story since the start of this series and Elizabeth Johns did not disappoint.Andrew does not have the darker past or demons that the main characters have in the earlier books of the series. He is, however, charming, fun and crazy about the heroine, Gwen. From the first time he laid eyes on her, he is smitten.After her family is disgraced, Gwendolyn becomes a full time carer to her ailing, reclusive mother. With the help of the dowager, Gwens mother cajoles her into attending a dance. Her first dance in six years.The relationship between the H/h develops quickly before Andrew sets sail for America and continues through correspondence. There are (spoiler free!) misunderstandings, ups and downs, sighs and swoon worthy kisses ..... all round, Shodows of Doubt is a very good read.

Elizabeth Johns has become one of my favorite authors and I’ve read nearly everything she has written. Not one of the books has disappointed. Her characters are well developed and completely engrossing. I love the fact that this series runs concurrent to another so the reader can both catch up with some characters and also get the back story.I will finish reading anything else Ms Johns has written!!!

The story keeps u hooked that what shall happen next. Amelia is adorable and liked reading about her in this story too. As always very well written.

“Shadows of Doubt” is the fourth and final book in the Loring- Abbott series by Elizabeth Johns. Gwendolyn Lambert and her family are new characters in this series, which added some good and bad characters to the story. Andrew Abbott finds his match in Gwendolyn but she has an ill mother to care for and Andrew has family obligations in America. The story is well written, a clean romance with surprises and humor that are consistent in this series that I so appreciated. This is the last book in this series, but some of the previous characters will be appearing in the next series by this talented author, “A Series of Elements”. I have enjoyed this series and am so glad for the Elements series that continued the story and to develop many of the original characters.

I simply adored this story. Elizabeth Johns once again writes a beautiful story of two people overcoming time, distance and insecurities to find a love to last a lifetime.Shadows of doubt is the final chapter in the Loring-Abbot and what a great way to end the series. I have fallen in love with this family and watching them overcome the adversity they each face to find not only wholeness within themselves but a love to last a lifetime.The story involves Andrew Abbott a former captain in the British army who is trying to find some purpose in his life. Andrew is a charmer and has enjoyed flirting with the ladies but has felt no need to marry until he meets his match in Gwendolyn.I simply adored Gwendolyn. She has no use to the ton or politics of British society, after her father scandalous death and cut from her family. Gwendolyn is a survivor & will fight to make a way for herself.As soon as Andrew meet Gwendolyn he finally found the women he didn't know he was looking for. Over the course of a week a real friendship develops as well as an attachment between the two. Unfortunately, Gwendolyn doesn't believe she is worthy of Andrew and believes he only wants her for her mistress. Andrew takes off to America, hopelessly in love with Gwendolyn but unsure if she returns his feelings.I loved watching Andrew's and Gwendolyn journey to forever as they dealt with distance, misunderstandings and scheming families.

Another great story from this author! Book 4 of this series is charming and sweet with a nice touch of excitement and suspense along the way. I really enjoy how the characters from all four books of this series appear in each book. It gives the reader a sense of engagement and a closer connection to the family and to their plights, and it increases the enjoyment in reading the entire series.This book has a very good mix of romance and humor, with a nice bit of excitement mixed in, that made it a very interesting and entertaining read. This book was also hard for me to put down. The action is steady and not boring in the least. There was always something going on to keep the reader engaged. It is a great read - a clean but passionate romance. Another well-written story from Elizabeth Johns! Highly recommended.